Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 12 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 34.
Figure 3. Component locations
1Heat sink and fan assembly
2Memory modules
3Optical drive
4Front audio and USB assembly
5Thermal sensor
6Internal speaker (installed in some models)
7Front fan assembly (installed in some models)
8Secondary hard disk drive (installed in some models)
9Secondary hard disk drive bay
10Primary hard disk drive
11PCI card (installed in some models)
12Cover presence switch (intrusion switch) (installed in some models)
13Rear fan assembly
14Power supply assembly
15Microprocessor
Locating parts on the system board
Note: Your computer comes with one of the following system boards.